Sports Top Stories
By TAPINTO CHATHAM STAFF
December 16, 2025
RANDOLPH, NJ – Junior guard Shea Lane scored nine of her 12 points over the first two quarters as Chatham moved to an 11-point halftime lead, finishing with a 49-29 girls basketball win vs. Randolph on Tuesday night.Sophomore guard Lucy Arps scored 14 points and had four steals for Chatham (1-1), ...
SPARTA, NJ – Coach Brian Brennan has a strong roster of returning players for the Sparta High School boys basketball 2025-2026 season. “We hope to compete every night,” Brennan said. “We have an athletic group, good numbers and our depth should be a strength.”Returning roster:Senior Leshem Little – ...
WARREN, NJ — In a thrilling inaugural game of the 2025 basketball season, Watchung Hills emerged victorious over Phillipsburg with a final score of 52-44 on Tuesday. Phillipsburg, seeking their first win, started the game with a solid first quarter, outscoring the Warriors, 11-9.As the game ...
WARREN, NJ — In a thrilling inaugural game of the 2025 basketball season, Watchung Hills emerged victorious over Phillipsburg with a final score of 52-44 on Tuesday. Phillipsburg, seeking their first win, started the game with a solid first quarter, outscoring the Warriors, 11-9.As the game ...
SOMERSET, NJ — The Points for Purpose fantasy football league has officially entered the postseason, with just four teams remaining as the first round of the playoffs gets underway following the conclusion of Week 15.After a full regular season of competition tied to charitable giving, the Stigma ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick girls basketball team opened its season with a 71-43 victory over Monroe on Tuesday night.Sophia Tannura scored 20 points, grabbed seven rebounds and sank four 3-pointers for East Brunswick, which outscored Monroe, 27-11, in the second quarter to open a 38-21 ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph girls hockey team takes the ice in 2025-26 looking to improve upon their 4-win season last year. Returning three of their top four scorers and a few senior defensemen from last season should provide good leadership and team chemistry for the season ahead. The Lady Rams ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Andrew Bena showed plenty of upside as a freshman on the South Plainfield varsity boys' basketball team last year, when he averaged 8.2 points playing mostly on the wings.But the first game of Bena's sophomore season was something to behold.The 6-4 forward scored 29 points, ...
STAFFORD – The Southern Regional High School girls basketball team opened the 2025-2026 season in impressive fashion on Tuesday, cruising to a 52-24 victory over Shore Conference rival Brick Memorial.The Rams (1-0) established control early and never looked back, showcasing a balanced offensive ...
ROCKAWAY, NJ — Morris Knolls turned in one of its most complete performances of the season, sweeping Delbarton in a 7-0 victory to move to 3-3 on the year.The Golden Eagles claimed all three individual games and both baker points, rolling a combined 2,886 pins compared to Delbarton’s 2,376. Morris ...
DENVILLE, NJ — Brody Hallik delivered a performance to remember on Saturday afternoon, scoring a career-high 34 points to lift Morris Knolls to a 71-41 win over West Caldwell Tech.Hallik was nearly unstoppable in the paint, knocking down 14 two-point field goals and finishing 8-of-9 from the ...
ROCKAWAY, NJ — Kenzie Comprelli set the tone early and never let up as Morris Knolls opened its season with a convincing 46-28 win over Warren Hills on Friday night.Comprelli poured in a game-high 26 points, showcasing her ability to score at all three levels. The junior connected on six ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown’s fencing team opened its season with a strong all-around performance, defeating Morris Catholic 17-10 on Monday, Dec. 15.Morristown (1-0) built its advantage with a dominant middle portion of the match, outscoring Morris Catholic 8-1 in the second round after holding a ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - On Monday evening, the Chargers' Chris Velez announced his decision as to which division one men's track and field program he committed to in the media center of Spotswood High School. With three division one offers on the table from Monmouth University, Lehigh University and NJIT, ...
Barnegat Girls Basketball Dominates Pinelands 49-18 for First Win of SeasonBARNEGAT, NJ — The Barnegat High School girls basketball team evened their record to 1-1 on the young season with a commanding 49-18 victory over Pinelands Regional.The Bengals controlled the tempo from the opening tip, ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Southern Regional High School boys basketball team kicked off the 2025-26 season with a thrilling 60-57 victory over Cedar Creek, withstanding a furious fourth-quarter rally to secure the win.Southern (1-0) found themselves trailing early, down 16-12 after the first ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison boys basketball received a big night, but Morristown-Beard delivered key scoring late to escape with a 69-64 win on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 16.Madison (0-2) was led by Cal Regan, who scored 22 points on a sharp shooting performance that included four three-pointers. Gavin ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown earned a split in Tuesday’s swimming meet against Mountain Lakes, as the Colonials’ girls team rolled to a 103-67 victory while the boys dropped a 93-77 decision on Dec. 16.Girls: Depth, relays power Morristown to 103 pointsMorristown (2-1) showcased strong depth across ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabeth High School Girls Varsity Team started off their 2025-2026 season with a bang on Monday, defeating Hillside 60-8. Three Minutemen players recorded double-digit points. Aylei Gordon recorded 15 points, two rebounds, six assists, and five steals. Jasiyaa Byron had 15 ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange High School senior and Boys Soccer captain Marcus Jackson has been named National Soccer Player of the Year by United Soccer Coaches. The surprise announcement was made on Dec. 16 at the high school by Athletic Director (AD) Stephan Zichella.Jackson entered the Library ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit Girls Basketball team will tipoff their 2025-26 regular season at home versus Montclair at 6 p.m., on Wednesday. Last season, the Hilltoppers (16-9) won three of their last five games, ending their season with a two-point home loss to Cranford in the NJSIAA North Jersey, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Tigers Softball program is offering a Winter Hitting Clinic on Monday, December 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the South Plainfield High School gym.The clinic will be led with assistance from current South Plainfield High School softball players and ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Kenilworth Public Schools recently announced that David Brearley High School received the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Sportsmanship Award for last year's 24-25 school year. Every year the association is proud to award a sportsmanship award to the ...
The annual Bloomfield High football awards breakfast was another success.The event was held on Dec. 7, and Bloomfield head football coach Mike Carter was happy with the overall festivities."It's always a nice way to conclude our season," said Carter, who guided the Bengals to a 5-4 record and ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - When Phillipsburg High School student/athlete Marvin Jaquish was born, he didn’t go directly home after being released from the hospital. He went to Warren Lanes, a local bowling alley, which just happened to be the Stateliners home house for many years before it was demolished a ...
MADISON, NJ – Chatham's 4x200 girls relay team of Fiona Jackson, Nikki Rowland, Lexi Grundy and Sarah Nacinovich opened its indoor track and field relay season by clocking 1:54.34 at the Wayne Gardiner Holiday Relays held Saturday at Drew University.“The relay-heavy meet provided an early test for ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Park Swim boys team delivered a dominant performance in boys swimming action on Monday, rolling past Pequannock 120–48 to improve to 1–1 on the season.The team controlled the meet from start to finish, sweeping multiple events and showcasing impressive depth across individual ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Park Swim boys team delivered a dominant performance in boys swimming action on Monday, rolling past Pequannock 120–48 to improve to 1–1 on the season.The team controlled the meet from start to finish, sweeping multiple events and showcasing impressive depth across individual ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – The Southern Regional High School girls swimming team continued its dominant start to the 2025-2026 season, cruising to a 131-39 victory over Donovan Catholic on Monday. The win improves the Rams' record to a perfect 3-0, while Donovan Catholic falls to 0-2.Southern displayed ...
The Bloomfield High swim team began its season on Dec. 11, with a meet against Livingston. The team will next race against West Orange High, on Dec. 19, at the Golden Dome Athletic & Fitness Center, at 4 p.m.BHS head coach Sean Dugan is excited about the upcoming season."We're looking forward ...